I want to take this opportunity to introduce to our readers Mr. Cliff Mickelson. I have known Cliff since I was fourteen years old and he was one of my closest friends in highschool and college. Unfortunately, for me anyway, I lost touch with Cliff for about 30 years... an oversight I now regret greatly. The reader will not have that handicap, so don't waste your opportunity. Until I get a picture from Cliff this distant view of Half-dome from Yosemite will have to serve. Now for the standard disclaimer. The following piece is exceedingly well written and though I personally agree with some of the arguments Cliff raises these do not necessarily represent the opinions of anyone but the author. Human Imagineering invites the contribution of contrary opinions and comment. Cliff now resides in the high desert of the great Northeastern slope of The Cascade Mountains of Washington state where he ranches rocks, I believe he said...

Affirmative Action: A Nightmare Wrapped in Good Intentions by Cliff Mickelson